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	78 1. The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga November 23, 2009 The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.9
	89 2. Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective January 20, 2009 The ninth album from the rock group was produced by Ben Allen. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.5
	59 3. Relapse by Eminem May 19, 2009 The Detroit rapper returns with his first album in five years, which features guest appearances by 50 Cent and producer Dr. Dre. Metascore: 59 User Score: 8.3
	72 4. The Resistance by Muse September 15, 2009 The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.1
	75 5. Rated R by Rihanna November 23, 2009 The fourth studio album for the R&B singer from Barbados features Slash, will.i.am, and Young Jeezy as guest artists. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.2

	72 6. No Line On The Horizon by U2 March 3, 2009 The 12th studio album for the Irish rock band was produced with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite. Metascore: 72 User Score: 7.9
	70 7. 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day May 15, 2009 The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.9
	71 8. Man On The Moon: The End Of Day by Kid Cudi September 15, 2009 The debut album for the Cleveland-born who helped cowrite four tracks on Kayne West's "808s & Heartbreak." Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.8
	71 9. For Your Entertainment by Adam Lambert November 23, 2009 The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.3
	87 10. xx by The xx October 6, 2009 This is the debut album for the South London quartet. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.6

	79 11. Backspacer by Pearl Jam September 20, 2009 The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.8
	75 12. Humbug by Arctic Monkeys August 25, 2009 The third album for the British band was co-produced by Josh Homme and James Ford. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.5
	42 13. Scream by Chris Cornell March 10, 2009 The latest solo album for the singer/guitarist was produced by Timberland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon. Metascore: 42 User Score: 4.2
	70 14. Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel by Mariah Carey September 29, 2009 The 12th studio album for the singer was produced with L.A. Reid, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream. Metascore: 70 User Score: 5.7
	69 15. Black Gives Way To Blue by Alice in Chains September 29, 2009 The band's first album in more than 14 years was produced with Nick Raskulinecz and features new lead singer William DuVall (original singer Layne Staley died in 2002). Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.7

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

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Highest of the Month

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But Here We Are - Foo Fighters
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
- User Score: 9.1
85
Formal Growth in the Desert - Protomartyr
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
84
Shadow Kingdom - Bob Dylan
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
84
Purge - Godflesh
- Release Date: Jun 9, 2023
82
Weathervanes - Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
- Release Date: Jun 9, 2023

Lowest of the Month

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Folkocracy - Rufus Wainwright
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
70
What Matters Most - Ben Folds
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
74
Such Ferocious Beauty - Cowboy Junkies
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
77
Bunny - Beach Fossils
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
78
Tomorrow Never Comes - Rancid
- Release Date: Jun 2, 2023

	73 16. brand new eyes by Paramore September 29, 2009 The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.2
	85 17. Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear May 26, 2009 The third album for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock band. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.7
	57 18. Raditude by Weezer November 3, 2009 The latest album for the California rock band features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne. Metascore: 57 User Score: 5.9
	65 19. The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z September 8, 2009 After seven years, the final album of his Blueprint series is finally released. Metascore: 65 User Score: 7.2
	60 20. The E.N.D. by The Black Eyed Peas June 9, 2009 The Black Eyed Peas return to release its first studio album in five years. Metascore: 60 User Score: 6.4
	72 21. She Wolf by Shakira November 23, 2009 The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie." Metascore: 72 User Score: 5.7
	39 22. Graffiti by Chris Brown December 8, 2009 The third album for the R&B singer features Game, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Plies, Swizz Beatz, Trey Songz, Eva Simons, and Tank as his guest singers. Metascore: 39 User Score: 5.0
	82 23. Crack The Skye by Mastodon March 24, 2009 The fourth album from the Atlantia, Georgia rock band features songs about the murder of Rasputin. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	83 24. Hospice by The Antlers August 18, 2009 This is the second album for the Peter Silberman-led band. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.7
	79 25. Lungs by Florence + the Machine October 20, 2009 The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	75 26. Them Crooked Vultures by Them Crooked Vultures November 17, 2009 The debut album for the supergroup composed of the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme, and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.7
	88 27. Monoliths & Dimensions by Sunn O))) May 26, 2009 The metal band worked with composer Eyvind Kang on its seventh album, which features Australian guitar player Oren Ambarchi, vocalists Attila Csihar, Jessika Kenney, Earth's Dylan Carlson, and trombonists Julian Priester and Stuart Dempster as guest artists. Metascore: 88 User Score: 6.8
	54 28. Play On by Carrie Underwood November 3, 2009 The third album for the multi-award winning country singer was again produced by Mark Bright. Metascore: 54 User Score: 5.8
	82 29. It's Blitz by Yeah Yeah Yeahs March 31, 2009 The third album for the New York band was produced by Nick Launay and Dave Sitek. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	71 30. It's Not Me, It's You by Lily Allen February 10, 2009 The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.0
	70 31. Tonight: Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand January 27, 2009 The third album for the UK rock band was produced by Dan Carey. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.5
	58 32. The High End Of Low by Marilyn Manson May 26, 2009 Twiggy Ramirez returns to the band on its seventh studio album, produced with Sean Beavan and Chris Vrenna. Metascore: 58 User Score: 7.2
	82 33. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix May 26, 2009 The fourth album for the French rock band was produced with Philippe Zdar. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.8
	72 34. Working On A Dream by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band January 27, 2009 Springsteen's latest solo album is the fourth time he has worked with producer Brendan O'Brien. Metascore: 72 User Score: 7.9
	66 35. I Look To You by Whitney Houston August 31, 2009 The multi-award winning singer returns to release her first album in seven years. Metascore: 66 User Score: 7.9
	73 36. The Hazards Of Love by The Decemberists March 24, 2009 The Portland, Oregon, indie band's fifth album features guest appearances by Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.5
	70 37. Sounds Of The Universe by Depeche Mode April 21, 2009 The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.4
	76 38. Together Through Life by Bob Dylan April 28, 2009 The latest release for the singer/songwriter was produced by Jack Frost. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.7
	88 39. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II by Raekwon September 8, 2009 The Wu-Tang Clan-member releases his fourth solo album featuring such artists as his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, and Slick Rick. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8.7
	85 40. Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors June 9, 2009 The latest album for the Brooklyn-based indie band is its first on the Domino Records label. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.5
	79 41. The Eternal by Sonic Youth June 9, 2009 The double album from the punk legends was produced by John Agnello. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.1
	62 42. Abnormally Attracted To Sin by Tori Amos May 19, 2009 The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records. Metascore: 62 User Score: 8.6
	74 43. Glasvegas by Glasvegas January 6, 2009 The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.4
	57 44. This Is War by Thirty Seconds to Mars December 8, 2009 The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite. Metascore: 57 User Score: 7.7
	56 45. Lines, Vines and Trying Times by Jonas Brothers June 16, 2009 The pop group's fourth album features Miley Cyrus, Common, and Jonny Long. Metascore: 56 User Score: 3.4
	83 46. Love vs Money by The-Dream March 10, 2009 The second album for the producer/singer was produced with Chrstopher "Tricky" Stewart and features guest appearances by Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Lil Jon. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.4
	53 47. Ocean Eyes by Owl City July 28, 2009 This is the second full-length album for the Minnesota-born electronic artist. Metascore: 53 User Score: 7.2
	81 48. Actor by St. Vincent May 5, 2009 Annie Clark's second album was produced with John Congleton. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	70 49. All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarkson March 10, 2009 The American Idol winner releases her fourth album. Metascore: 70 User Score: 6.7
	81 50. Embryonic by The Flaming Lips October 13, 2009 The latest album for the rock band features guest appearances by MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Karen O, and German mathematician, Dr. Thorsten Wormann. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	84 51. Ten [Reissue] by Pearl Jam March 24, 2009 The rerelease of the debut album for the grunge band is the part of a planned rerelease of the rest of its albums, leading up to its 20th anniversary in 2011. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.7
	60 52. Invaders Must Die by The Prodigy March 3, 2009 The first album for the electronic duo in four years features Dave Grohl and James Rushent as guest musicians. Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.7
	66 53. Octahedron by The Mars Volta June 23, 2009 The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros. Metascore: 66 User Score: 8.0
	68 54. West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum by Kasabian June 9, 2009 The third studio album for the British band was produced by Dan the Automator. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.4
	78 55. World Painted Blood by Slayer November 3, 2009 Greg Fidelman and Rick Rubin produced the latest disc for the thrash metal band. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	65 56. Ursa Major by Third Eye Blind August 17, 2009 The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands). Metascore: 65 User Score: 8.4
	85 57. BLACKsummers'night by Maxwell July 7, 2009 The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT). Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.7
	84 58. Tarot Sport by Fuck Buttons October 20, 2009 The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.1
	75 59. Daisy by Brand New September 22, 2009 This is the fourth full-length album for the Long Island, New York, rock band. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.2
	80 60. Monsters Of Folk by Monsters Of Folk September 22, 2009 This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	76 61. Wilco (The Album) by Wilco June 30, 2009 The seventh album for the rock group was produced with Jim Scott. Metascore: 76 User Score: 7.9
	93 62. Live At Reading by Nirvana November 3, 2009 The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8.7
	76 63. La Roux by La Roux September 29, 2009 Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid release their debut album, which has been nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.2
	81 64. Dragonslayer by Sunset Rubdown June 23, 2009 The third album for the Spencer Krug-led project is its first with newest member Mark Nicol. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	69 65. The Empyrean by John Frusciante January 27, 2009 The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.5
	84 66. Fall Be Kind [EP] by Animal Collective December 15, 2009 The five-track EP is the second release for the year for the rock trio. Metascore: 84 User Score: 7.1
	64 67. Battle Studies by John Mayer November 17, 2009 The singer-songwriter's latest album was co-produced with Steve Jordan. Metascore: 64 User Score: 7.4
	72 68. Phrazes For The Young by Julian Casablancas November 3, 2009 This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.7
	75 69. Horehound by The Dead Weather July 14, 2009 Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.3
	76 70. Two Suns by Bat for Lashes April 7, 2009 The second album for the singer was produced by David Kosten and features guest appearances by Yeasayer and Scott Walker. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.4
	86 71. Welcome To Mali by Amadou & Mariam March 24, 2009 The African duo met at a school for the blind and have since written a song for the 2006 World Cup and their latest album features production by Damon Albarn. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.2
	56 72. The Fray by The Fray February 3, 2009 The follow-up to the Colorado quartet's twice-platinum debut album was produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn. Metascore: 56 User Score: 7.3
	67 73. The Element Of Freedom by Alicia Keys December 15, 2009 The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter releases her fourth studio album. Metascore: 67 User Score: 7.4
	52 74. Kris Allen by Kris Allen November 17, 2009 This is the first major label album for the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. Metascore: 52 User Score: 6.4
	59 75. Leave This Town by Daughtry July 14, 2009 The American Idol contestant returns with his band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated self-titled debut. Metascore: 59 User Score: 4.2
	82 76. Primary Colours by The Horrors May 5, 2009 The second album for the British rock band was produced by Portishead's Geoff Barrow. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	61 77. Waking Up by OneRepublic November 17, 2009 This is the second album for the Grammy-nominated rock band from Colorado. Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.9
	80 78. Album by Girls September 22, 2009 This is the debut album for the San Francisco-based duo of Christopher Owens and Chet White. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	51 79. Shaka Rock by Jet August 25, 2009 Chris "Frenchie" Smith produces the Australian hard rock band's third album. Metascore: 51 User Score: 5.4
	74 80. Far by Regina Spektor June 23, 2009 The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.1
	81 81. The Ecstatic by Mos Def June 9, 2009 The fourth solo album for the rapper/actor features Talib Kweli, Slick rick, and Georgia Anne Muldrow as guest artists. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	67 82. Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King by Dave Matthews Band June 2, 2009 The rock band's latest album was produced by Rob Cavallo and is its first album without saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who died in the summer of 2008. Metascore: 67 User Score: 8.1
	76 83. Manners by Passion Pit May 19, 2009 The debut full-length album for the Massachusetts indie-rock band. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.7
	77 84. Fantasies by Metric April 14, 2009 The fourth album for the indie-rock band was mixed by John O'Mahony. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.7
	77 85. Kingdom Of Rust by Doves April 7, 2009 The fourth album for the British rock band was co-produced with Dan Austin and John Leckie. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.6
	66 86. Just Like You by Allison Iraheta December 1, 2009 The top female finisher on the eighth season of American Idol releases her debut album. Metascore: 66 User Score: 6.5
	57 87. Sonic Boom by Kiss October 5, 2009 This is the first album in over 11 years for the metal band. Metascore: 57 User Score: 7.5
	70 88. Crash Love by AFI September 29, 2009 The eighth full-length album for the rock band was produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.3
	85 89. Journal For Plague Lovers by Manic Street Preachers September 15, 2009 The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced by Steve Albini and features lyrics from Richey James Edwards, who went missing in 1995. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.7
	82 90. Post-Nothing by Japandroids August 4, 2009 This is the debut full-length album for the indie-rock duo from Vancouver, Canada. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	62 91. Battle For The Sun by Placebo June 9, 2009 The sixth album for the London-based rock trio was produced by Dave Bottrill and is the band's first album with new drummer, Steve Forrest (original drummer Steve Hewitt parted company in 2007). Metascore: 62 User Score: 8.4
	71 92. Yes by Pet Shop Boys April 21, 2009 The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.4
	81 93. Fever Ray by Fever Ray March 24, 2009 The Knife's Karin Dreijer Andersson releases her solo album under the name Fever Ray. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	74 94. Wrath by Lamb of God February 24, 2009 The Virginian metal band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated 2006 album, "Sacrament," was produced by Josh Wilbur. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.7
	79 95. Noble Beast by Andrew Bird January 20, 2009 This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.7
	65 96. Cosmic Egg by Wolfmother October 26, 2009 The second album for the Australian rock band was produced by Alan Moulder. Metascore: 65 User Score: 7.7
	73 97. I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers September 29, 2009 Rick Rubin produces the latest album for the North Carolina band. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.6
	79 98. No More Stories Are Told Today I'm Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories the World Is Grey I'm Tired Let's Wash Away by Mew August 25, 2009 The fifth album for the Danish band was produced by Rich Costey. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	66 99. One Love by David Guetta August 25, 2009 The fourth album for the French producer/DJ features such guests as Kelly Rowland, Akon, will.i.am, Ne-Yo, and Estelle. Metascore: 66 User Score: 7.3
	68 100. The Century Of Self by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead February 17, 2009 The sixth full-length album for the rock band from Texas is its first on the Richter Scale/Justice label. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.4

Album Releases by User Score

The Fame Monster

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Relapse

The Resistance

Rated R

No Line On The Horizon

21st Century Breakdown

Man On The Moon: The End Of Day

For Your Entertainment

xx

Backspacer

Humbug

Scream

Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel

Black Gives Way To Blue

brand new eyes

Veckatimest

Raditude

The Blueprint 3

The E.N.D.

She Wolf

Graffiti

Crack The Skye

Hospice

Lungs

Them Crooked Vultures

Monoliths & Dimensions

Play On

It's Blitz

It's Not Me, It's You

Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

The High End Of Low

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Working On A Dream

I Look To You

The Hazards Of Love

Sounds Of The Universe

Together Through Life

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II

Bitte Orca

The Eternal

Abnormally Attracted To Sin

Glasvegas

This Is War

Lines, Vines and Trying Times

Love vs Money

Ocean Eyes

Actor

All I Ever Wanted

Embryonic

Ten [Reissue]

Invaders Must Die

Octahedron

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

World Painted Blood

Ursa Major

BLACKsummers'night

Tarot Sport

Daisy

Monsters Of Folk

Wilco (The Album)

Live At Reading

La Roux

Dragonslayer

The Empyrean

Fall Be Kind [EP]

Battle Studies

Phrazes For The Young

Horehound

Two Suns

Welcome To Mali

The Fray

The Element Of Freedom

Kris Allen

Leave This Town

Primary Colours

Waking Up

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